Daily Current Affairs 25 August 2026

Q1 Who wrote a letter to PM Modi requesting the cancellation of the current census questionnaire?

• ARahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun KhargeCorrect
• BNarendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi
• CMallikarjun Kharge and Amit Shah
• DRahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi

Explanation Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge jointly wrote the letter to PM Modi asking for the cancellation of the current census questionnaire.

Q2 What did Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge suggest should be the basis for preparing a new census questionnaire?

• AA verified list of castesCorrect
• BA random sample of population
• CEconomic status of individuals
• DGeographical distribution

Explanation They suggested that a new questionnaire should be prepared based on a verified list of castes.

Q3 On which platform did Mallikarjun Kharge share the letter addressed to PM Modi?

• AXCorrect
• BFacebook
• CTwitter
• DInstagram

Explanation Mallikarjun Kharge shared the letter on the social media platform X.

Q1 What percentage of airline pilots in India are currently subjected to random drug testing?

• A5%
• B10%Correct
• C50%
• D100%

Explanation Currently, 10% of airline pilots in India undergo random drug testing as per DGCA requirements.

Q2 If India expands random drug testing to all airline pilots annually, what global distinction will it hold?

• AFirst country to test pilots for alcohol
• BFirst country to have annual random drug testing for all pilotsCorrect
• CFirst country to ban drug use among pilots
• DFirst country to test pilots only once

Explanation India would be the first country in the world to mandate annual random drug testing for all commercial airline pilots.

Q3 Which authority is assessing the impact of expanding random drug testing for airline pilots in India?

• AMinistry of Health
• BDGCACorrect
• CAirlines Association
• DNABH

Explanation The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is assessing the safety and operational impact of expanding the testing.

Q1 What action did the Delhi High Court take regarding FSSAI's move against ITC's '100%' claims?

• AAllowed FSSAI to cancel ITC's licence
• BAsked FSSAI not to cancel ITC's licenceCorrect
• CDirected ITC to remove '100%' claims immediately
• DOrdered a fine on ITC for misleading claims

Explanation The Delhi High Court asked FSSAI not to cancel ITC's licence over the '100%' claims on Aashirvaad atta.

Q2 When did FSSAI issue the advisory to discontinue '100%' claims on food products?

• AAugust 2026
• BMay 2025Correct
• CJanuary 2026
• DDecember 2025

Explanation FSSAI issued the advisory in May 2025 asking food business operators to stop using '100%' claims.

Q3 Which product's '100%' claim by ITC is at the center of the Delhi HC and FSSAI dispute?

• ASunfeast biscuits
• BAashirvaad attaCorrect
• CBingo snacks
• DClassmate notebooks

Explanation The dispute concerns the '100%' claims on ITC's Aashirvaad atta product.

Q1 How much additional funding did Rakesh Gangwal donate to IIT Kanpur's Gangwal School of Medical Sciences?

• A₹100 crore
• B₹200 crore
• C₹300 croreCorrect
• D₹400 crore

Explanation Rakesh Gangwal donated an additional ₹300 crore to the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences at IIT Kanpur.

Q2 What facilities will the donated funds support at IIT Kanpur?

• AA 500-bed super-speciality hospital and a 200-bed cancer care and research centreCorrect
• BA new engineering block and library
• CA sports complex and student hostel
• DA 300-bed general hospital only

Explanation The funds will be used to establish a 500-bed super-speciality hospital and a 200-bed cancer care and research centre on the IIT Kanpur campus.

Q3 What is the total contribution of Rakesh Gangwal to IIT Kanpur's medical school after the latest donation?

• A₹100 crore
• B₹200 crore
• C₹300 crore
• D₹400 croreCorrect

Explanation With the additional ₹300 crore, Rakesh Gangwal's total contribution to the medical school is ₹400 crore.

Q1 What did the Andhra Pradesh High Court direct the state government to verify regarding the Google-Adani data centre?

• AWhether the project has legal and environmental clearancesCorrect
• BThe total investment amount by Google
• CThe employment opportunities created by the project
• DThe technology used in the data centre

Explanation The High Court asked the Andhra Pradesh government to check if the Google-Adani data centre has the required legal and environmental clearances.

Q2 When did Google announce the Visakhapatnam AI hub project?

• AOctober 2025Correct
• BAugust 2026
• CJanuary 2024
• DDecember 2025

Explanation Google announced the Visakhapatnam AI hub in October 2025.

Q3 What is the planned capacity of the Google-Adani data centre campus?

• ANearly 1 gigawattCorrect
• B500 megawatts
• C2 gigawatts
• D100 megawatts

Explanation The data centre campus is planned to have a capacity of nearly 1 gigawatt.

Q1 Which artist is scheduled to perform a dance during the Onam celebrations in Kozhikode?

• ALakshmi GopalaswamyCorrect
• BHareesh Kanaran
• CNirmal Palazhi
• DMaveli

Explanation Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is performing a dance in Kozhikode as part of the Onam celebrations.

Q2 Which of the following events is NOT mentioned as part of the Onam celebrations in Wayanad?

• AKayaking
• BMud football competitions
• CComedy show by Hareesh KanaranCorrect
• DTug-of-war

Explanation The comedy show by Hareesh Kanaran is scheduled in Kozhikode, not Wayanad.

Q3 Until which date are the Onam programmes scheduled in Wayanad?

• AAugust 25
• BAugust 30Correct
• CAugust 24
• DAugust 28

Explanation Onam programmes in Wayanad will be held until August 30.

Q1 What is the age limit for the proposed social media ban in New Zealand?

• AUnder 14
• BUnder 16Correct
• CUnder 18
• DUnder 21

Explanation The bill proposes banning social media use for children under the age of 16.

Q2 What are social media platforms required to do under New Zealand's proposed bill?

• AIncrease advertising to children
• BAssess risks and report on danger reductionCorrect
• CProvide free access to all users
• DRemove all content for users under 16

Explanation Platforms must assess the risks they pose and report on how those dangers are being reduced.

Q3 What consequence will companies face if they fail to comply with New Zealand's social media regulations for children?

• ANo consequence
• BMonetary penaltiesCorrect
• CPublic warning
• DTemporary ban

Explanation Companies that fail to comply will face penalties.

Q1 Who was Sliman Mansour?

• AA Palestinian artist known for 'Camel of Hardship'Correct
• BA famous Indian painter
• CA political leader in Palestine
• DA renowned international musician

Explanation Sliman Mansour was a Palestinian artist famous for his painting 'Camel of Hardship'.

Q2 What themes did Sliman Mansour's artwork primarily explore?

• ALand, identity, displacement, and steadfastnessCorrect
• BTechnology and innovation
• CAncient history and mythology
• DUrban development and architecture

Explanation His artwork was shaped by themes of land, identity, displacement, and steadfastness.

Q3 At what age did Sliman Mansour pass away?

• A79Correct
• B65
• C85
• D72

Explanation Sliman Mansour died at the age of 79.

Q1 How many observations did the U.S. FDA make at Lannett’s Seymour manufacturing facility?

• A2
• B3
• C4Correct
• D5

Explanation The U.S. FDA made 4 observations at Lannett’s Seymour manufacturing facility.

Q2 What is the annual production capacity of Lannett’s Seymour facility?

• A1 billion doses
• B2 billion doses
• C3 billion doses
• D4 billion dosesCorrect

Explanation Lannett’s Seymour manufacturing facility has the capacity to scale production to approximately 4 billion doses annually.

Q1 What was the approximate peak ex-mill price of sugar in Maharashtra on August 20, 2026?

• A₹5,400 per quintal
• B₹5,500 per quintal
• C₹6,500 per quintalCorrect
• D₹7,000 per quintal

Explanation The peak ex-mill price of sugar in Maharashtra on August 20, 2026, was ₹6,500 per quintal.

Q2 How have retail sugar prices behaved compared to mill gate prices in August 2026?

• ABoth retail and mill gate prices dropped
• BRetail prices soared while mill gate prices droppedCorrect
• CBoth retail and mill gate prices soared
• DRetail prices dropped while mill gate prices soared

Explanation Retail sugar prices have soared across cities even as mill gate prices dropped by about ₹300 per quintal.

Q3 By approximately how much did wholesale sugar prices drop recently according to the reports?

• A₹100 per quintal
• B₹200 per quintal
• C₹300 per quintalCorrect
• D₹400 per quintal

Explanation Wholesale sugar prices dropped by about ₹300 per quintal as per the reports.

Q1 What percentage of global trade does India aim to cover through its ongoing free trade agreement negotiations?

• A50%
• B60%
• C75%Correct
• D90%

Explanation India aims to cover about 75% of global trade through its free trade agreements with 8 to 9 more blocs.

Q2 Which countries and regions are mentioned as part of India's earlier trade pacts that opened access to $10 trillion GDP?

• AJapan, Korea, ASEANCorrect
• BChina, Japan, EU
• CUSA, ASEAN, Korea
• DJapan, USA, ASEAN

Explanation India's earlier trade pacts with Japan, Korea, and the ASEAN region have opened access to markets worth $10 trillion GDP.

Q3 Who is leading the business delegation to Japan to strengthen bilateral trade ties?

• ANarendra Modi
• BPiyush GoyalCorrect
• CNirmala Sitharaman
• DRajnath Singh

Explanation Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is leading the business delegation to Japan.

Q1 What is the value of the deal through which TCS acquired Porsche's IT arm?

• ARs 3,575 croreCorrect
• BRs 1,450 crore
• CRs 5,000 crore
• DRs 2,000 crore

Explanation TCS acquired Porsche's IT arm for Rs 3,575 crore as reported.

Q2 For how many years has TCS signed a deal with Porsche alongside the acquisition?

• A3 years
• B5 yearsCorrect
• C7 years
• D10 years

Explanation TCS signed a five-year deal with Porsche along with the acquisition.

Q3 What significance does the Porsche deal hold for TCS?

• AIt is TCS's first European deal
• BIt provides a key revenue boost amid market concernsCorrect
• CIt marks TCS's exit from the European market
• DIt is a small-scale local deal

Explanation The deal provides a key revenue boost amid broader market and automation concerns.

Q1 What is the share exchange ratio proposed in the IHCL and Oriental Hotels merger?

• A25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL sharesCorrect
• B117 IHCL shares for every 25 OHL shares
• C1 IHCL share for every 1 OHL share
• D50 IHCL shares for every 100 OHL shares

Explanation The merger proposes a share exchange ratio of 25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL shares.

Q2 What is one key benefit of the IHCL and Oriental Hotels merger?

• ASimplifies IHCL’s holding structureCorrect
• BReduces the number of hotels owned by IHCL
• CConverts IHCL into a private company
• DIncreases OHL’s independent operations

Explanation The merger will simplify IHCL’s holding structure and give it direct ownership of seven OHL hotels.

Q3 How many hotel rooms will IHCL add through the merger with Oriental Hotels?

• A825 roomsCorrect
• B500 rooms
• C1000 rooms
• D1200 rooms

Explanation The merger will add 825 rooms to IHCL’s portfolio.

Q1 What was the percentage increase in the Air Passenger Service Price Index in Q1 FY27?

• A31.94%Correct
• B32.5%
• C29.8%
• D28.6%

Explanation The Air Passenger Service Price Index rose by 31.94% in Q1 FY27 as per the new Service PPI framework.

Q2 What base year is used for compiling the new Service Producer Price Index?

• A2022-23Correct
• B2021-22
• C2023-24
• D2020-21

Explanation The Service Producer Price Index has been compiled using 2022-23 as the base year.

Q3 Why has the government not assigned weights to the seven services at the aggregate level in the new Service PPI?

• ABecause they do not cover the entire services sectorCorrect
• BDue to lack of data availability
• CBecause the services are not significant
• DTo simplify the calculation process

Explanation Weights have not been assigned as the seven services do not cover the entire services sector.

Q1 How much investment is DP World planning to make in India according to CEO Yuvraj Narayan?

• A$500-600 million
• B$700-800 millionCorrect
• C$900-1000 million
• D$300-400 million

Explanation DP World is planning to invest between $700 million and $800 million in India as stated by CEO Yuvraj Narayan.

Q2 What strategic move is DP World aiming for at its existing terminals in India?

• AShort-term contracts
• BLonger-term contractsCorrect
• CSelling terminals
• DReducing operations

Explanation DP World wants longer-term contracts at its five existing terminals in India.

Q3 Besides investing, what else is DP World preparing for in India?

• ABids for new projectsCorrect
• BClosure of terminals
• CMerging with local companies
• DReducing workforce

Explanation DP World is preparing bids for new projects in India along with its investment plans.

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on August 24, 2026?

• A95.64
• B95.74Correct
• C98.98
• D96.00

Explanation The rupee fell 3 paise to close at 95.74 against the US dollar as per the closing data.

Q2 Which factor limited the rupee's gains despite a weakening Dollar Index in early trade?

• AElevated Brent crude pricesCorrect
• BLower importer demand
• CStrengthening Dollar Index
• DDecrease in crude prices

Explanation Elevated Brent crude prices and persistent importer demand limited the rupee's gains despite a weakening Dollar Index.

Q3 What was the value of the Dollar Index when the rupee closed at 95.74?

• A98.98Correct
• B95.64
• C97.50
• D99.10

Explanation The Dollar Index was trading at 98.98, higher by 0.18%, when the rupee closed at 95.74.

Q1 What is the primary purpose of Coal India setting up the subsidiary CIL Global Pte. Ltd in Singapore?

• ATo manage domestic coal mining operations
• BTo spearhead international acquisition of critical minerals like lithium and cobaltCorrect
• CTo handle coal exports to Southeast Asia
• DTo develop renewable energy projects in Singapore

Explanation Coal India incorporated CIL Global Pte. Ltd in Singapore to lead its international acquisition of critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt.

Q2 Which critical minerals is Coal India targeting through its Singapore subsidiary?

• AGold and silver
• BCopper and iron ore
• CLithium and cobaltCorrect
• DUranium and thorium

Explanation Coal India aims to acquire critical minerals like lithium and cobalt through its Singapore-based subsidiary.

Q1 What type of deal was used for the merger between Healthify and Berry Street?

• AAll-stock dealCorrect
• BCash deal
• CDebt deal
• DJoint venture

Explanation The merger between Healthify and Berry Street was completed through an all-stock deal.

Q2 After the merger, what will happen to the investors of Healthify?

• AThey will continue in the merged entityCorrect
• BThey will be bought out
• CThey will lose their shares
• DThey will transfer to Berry Street only

Explanation Investors in Healthify will continue in the merged entity as stated by Healthify founder Tushar Vashisht.

Q3 Where is Berry Street, the company that merged with Healthify, based?

• ANew YorkCorrect
• BSan Francisco
• CLondon
• DMumbai

Explanation Berry Street is based in New York, as mentioned in the source.

Q1 What is the estimated value of India's wearables market in 2026?

• A$1.2 billion
• B$2.5 billion
• C$3.6 billionCorrect
• D$5 billion

Explanation India's wearables market is estimated to hit $3.6 billion in 2026.

Q2 Which US-based company is expanding into India to capitalize on the AI wearables market?

• AApple
• BPlaudCorrect
• CGoogle
• DFitbit

Explanation Plaud, a US-based company, is expanding into India to leverage the growing AI wearables market.

Q3 What is Plaud's strategic aim in entering the Indian market?

• ATo reduce production costs
• BTo outpace its global AI wearables growthCorrect
• CTo enter the smartphone market
• DTo collaborate with Indian government

Explanation Plaud aims to outpace its global AI wearables growth by expanding into India.

Q1 Which Indian tennis players won the doubles title at the Cancun Country Open?

• ASriram Balaji and Anirud ChandrasekarCorrect
• BLeander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi
• CRohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan
• DSumit Nagal and Prajnesh Gunneswaran

Explanation Sriram Balaji and Anirud Chandrasekar were crowned doubles champions at the Cancun Country Open.

Q2 How many ranking points did the champions earn at the Cancun Country Open doubles event?

• A125 pointsCorrect
• B75 points
• C100 points
• D150 points

Explanation The champions earned 125 ranking points for winning the doubles title.

Q3 What was the prize money awarded to the runners-up in the Cancun Country Open doubles event?

• A$5,760Correct
• B$9,900
• C$7,500
• D$4,200

Explanation The runners-up received $5,760 as prize money.

Q1 Who among the following was NOT mentioned as part of the group appealing for humane treatment of Imran Khan?

• AGreg Chappell
• BSunil Gavaskar
• CSachin TendulkarCorrect
• DKapil Dev

Explanation Sachin Tendulkar was not listed among the former captains who appealed for humane treatment; the appeal included Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, and Kapil Dev.

Q2 What was the main request made by the former cricket captains to the Pakistan Prime Minister regarding Imran Khan?

• ATo release him from prison immediately
• BTo ensure humane treatment and proper medical careCorrect
• CTo reinstate him as cricket captain
• DTo provide financial assistance

Explanation The former captains urged the Pakistan Prime Minister to ensure humane treatment and proper medical care for Imran Khan.

Q3 Which of the following former cricket captains was part of the appeal for Imran Khan's humane treatment?

• AArjuna RanatungaCorrect
• BBrian Lara
• CMichael Clarke
• DKumar Sangakkara

Explanation Arjuna Ranatunga was mentioned among the former captains who appealed for humane treatment; the others were not mentioned.

Q1 Which two jewellers were issued work orders to supply gold rings for Tamil Nadu's Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme?

• ATanishq and Malabar Gold
• BJoyalukkas and Kalyan JewellersCorrect
• CPC Jewellers and Tribhovandas Bhimji
• DKalyan Jewellers and Tanishq

Explanation Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers were issued work orders to supply gold rings as part of the scheme.

Q2 What security measure was directed by the State Health Secretary for storing gold rings under the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme?

• AInstallation of CCTV cameras
• BVault-like enclosures at 107 CEmONC centresCorrect
• CHiring private security guards
• DUse of biometric locks

Explanation The State Health Secretary instructed the Public Works Department to install vault-like enclosures for secure storage at 107 CEmONC centres.

Q3 How many one-gram gold rings are to be supplied under the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme over four months?

• A1,00,000
• B1,28,499Correct
• C1,50,000
• D1,20,000

Explanation A total of 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings are to be supplied over a four-month period.

Q1 What did the Tamil Nadu government announce regarding the Parandur airport project?

• AThe project will be dropped and alternatives identifiedCorrect
• BThe project will be expedited and completed soon
• CThe project will be shifted to another state
• DThe project will be merged with Chennai Airport expansion

Explanation The Tamil Nadu government announced that the Parandur airport project will be dropped and alternative locations for Chennai's second airport have been identified.

Q2 How did DMK leader M.K. Stalin react to the dropping of the Parandur airport project?

• AHe supported the decision as beneficial
• BHe called it an irreversible setback for Tamil NaduCorrect
• CHe remained neutral on the issue
• DHe proposed a new site for the airport

Explanation M.K. Stalin described the dropping of the Parandur airport project as an irreversible setback for Tamil Nadu.

Q3 What development is planned at the existing Chennai Airport following the dropping of the Parandur project?

• AConstruction of Terminal 5Correct
• BClosure of the airport
• CRelocation of the airport
• DNo further development planned

Explanation Following the dropping of the Parandur project, Terminal 5 is planned to be constructed at the existing Chennai Airport.

Q1 Who expressed support for the cancellation of the Parandur airport project?

• ANainar Nagenthran
• BB. Manickam TagoreCorrect
• CTVK
• DThe Centre

Explanation B. Manickam Tagore, TNCC president, supported the cancellation based on government records.

Q2 What was Nainar Nagenthran's criticism regarding the cancellation of the Parandur airport project?

• AThe project was too costly
• BThe government did not select an alternative location or approach the Centre for a new siteCorrect
• CThe project was environmentally harmful
• DThe project was completed prematurely

Explanation Nainar Nagenthran criticized the government for abandoning the project without selecting an alternative site or consulting the Centre.

Q3 What is the political affiliation of B. Manickam Tagore who supported the cancellation?

• ABJP
• BAIADMK
• CTamil Nadu Congress CommitteeCorrect
• DDMK

Explanation B. Manickam Tagore is the president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee.